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The World at War S1E12 — Whirlwind: Bombing Germany (September 1939–April 1944)
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The World at War•Season 1•Episode 12

Whirlwind: Bombing Germany (September 1939–April 1944)

8.4/10 · 493 votesJan 30, 197455 min

Ranked #23 of 26 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Bomber Command begin bombing German cities by night and the Americans reinforce the attacks by day; a whirlwind of terror and destruction that will win the war.

Directed byTed Childs

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes26

Cast1

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Narrator

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Ted Childs

Director

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Episode Summary

"Whirlwind: Bombing Germany (September 1939–April 1944)" is episode 12 of The World at War season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 493 votes, ranking #23 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Ted Childs, it aired on January 30, 1974.